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F204 LTO

1989 Bedford Rascal

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

21,566 mi
Last recorded21,566 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Rascal61,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 LTO
MakeBedford
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 21,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 21,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 21,099 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,201 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 15,306 miles

Offside Rear coil spring damper showing signs of corrosion

both front wipers split on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2018 15,306 miles

Offside Rear coil spring damper showing signs of corrosion

both front wipers split on edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,046 miles

rear tyre edge cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2017 15,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tyre edge cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight noise through rear wheels when free spinning

Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,519 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 12,519 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2013 11,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,482 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 10,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,250 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,009 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 10,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 8,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 8,715 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Bedford Rascal?

Based on 15,670 MOT tests across 1,845 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,021
fog lamp not working 778
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 591
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 491
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F204 LTO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 61,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,021 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F204 LTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F204 LTO is a 1989 Bedford Rascal, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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